What is this Cooks’ Cottage I hear so much about?

Two out of the three times my parents have visited Melbourne they’ve visited Cooks' Cottage. So in the spirit of adventure (that and I could not let another year go by being made to feel like I was missing out on Melbourne’s version of the Egyptian pyramids), I decided to go and check out this presumably gold-plated structure that must have magical fairies doing pirouettes off the roof. View Post

7 things I wish I knew when moving to Melbourne

Eighteen months ago I handed back my comfortable, wine indulgent Adelaide life and moved to Melbourne. There are several things I wish I knew that would have made settling in to Melbourne that much easier. View Post

The St Kilda to Port Melbourne solar system coastal walk

The St Kilda to Port Melbourne solar system coastal walk stretches along the Port Phillip Bay foreshore. Here's everything you need to know. View Post

Lui Bar: is this the best bar in Melbourne?

Lui Bar is on par with similar experiences in Singapore and London, yet right here in Melbourne, making it number 55 on the list of reasons why you must love Melbourne. Even if you just have one drink, Lui Bar is a Melbourne must. View Post

Restaurant review: Orange, Chapel Street, Windsor

Last weekend, I decided that I wanted a night off organising dinner and announced to my husband Jude that it was his turn. This is how we ended up at the Windsor and Chapel Street-institution that is Orange. View Post